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Saab 9-3

Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,988 cc

LB56 DTOMOT history

LB56 DTO is a grey petrol Saab 9-3 first used on 27 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 227,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
227,234 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 DTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 DTO was last recorded at 227,234 miles on 25 Oct 2022, 9,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,630 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
9,604 miles
Average per year
10,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 227,234 miles
  • 2021 – 217,630 miles
  • 2019 – 212,185 miles
  • 2018 – 203,994 miles
  • 2017 – 194,600 miles
  • 2016 – 184,258 miles
  • 2015 – 171,851 miles
  • 2014 – 156,094 miles
  • 2013 – 139,745 miles
  • 2012 – 124,848 miles
  • 2011 – 103,664 miles
  • 2009 – 88,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,234 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,234 miles (+9,604)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    227,234 miles
    Test number
    641796314960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass217,630 miles (+5,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    217,630 miles
    Test number
    764098419563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,185 miles
    Test number
    695667525496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail212,185 miles (+8,191)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,185 miles
    Test number
    514118479882
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass203,994 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    203,994 miles
    Test number
    201307885028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  6. Fail203,992 miles (+9,392)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,992 miles
    Test number
    355957613972
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  7. Pass194,600 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    194,600 miles
    Test number
    828497111492
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail194,593 miles (+10,335)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,593 miles
    Test number
    183768074710
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryInner steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass184,258 miles (+12,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    184,258 miles
    Test number
    103836750960
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  10. Pass171,851 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    171,851 miles
    Test number
    148854915171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and splitting

  11. Fail171,851 miles (+15,757)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,851 miles
    Test number
    328174415171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and splitting

  12. Pass156,094 miles (+138)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    638429154024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail155,956 miles (+16,211)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,956 miles
    Test number
    706044744035
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass139,745 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,745 miles
    Test number
    855415413093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,724 miles (+14,876)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,724 miles
    Test number
    458094313009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass124,848 miles (+21,184)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,848 miles
    Test number
    888616222043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,664 miles (+15,643)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    103,664 miles
    Test number
    935300311029
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to limit

  18. Pass88,021 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,021 miles
    Test number
    253783519319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    731852299248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,527 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,527 miles
    Test number
    972452899281
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB56 DTO

Does LB56 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 DTO expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 DTO?
The MOT on LB56 DTO expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 DTO done?
LB56 DTO was recorded at 227,234 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2022, an average of 10,734 miles a year.
Has LB56 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 DTO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 DTO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 DTO find?
LB56 DTO passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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